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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.77, 916.12 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.77, 916.12 and 405.27 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.77 : 916.12 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.77/916.12 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.77x = 916.12 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.77x = 371,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,275.95/610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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